Loyiso Masuku elected chairperson of ANC Greater Johannesburg Region

Mayoral Committee for Finance Loyiso Masuku and Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero. Loyiso Masuku is the new chairperson of the African National Congress‘s Greater Johannesburg Region. This follows elections where she beat Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero at the region’s ANC conference, which started on Wednesday in Sandton, Johannesburg. Masuku secured 184 votes against Morero’s 149 votes….

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Commission argues Mchunu misinterpreted work study on PKTT

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has conceded to Commissioner Sesi Baloyi SC that there has not been a formal review of the capability of the PKTT. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has argued that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu misinterpreted the work study conducted on the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) in 2019. Mchunu is currently under…

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Kohli’s hundred in vain as SA level series with India

India’s Virat Kohli is seen in action in this file photo. Virat Kohli‘s second successive hundred was not enough as South Africa, aided by Aiden Markram’s ton, chased down a target of 359 to clinch a four-wicket win and level their one-day international (ODI) series 1-1 in Raipur on Wednesday. India, who lost openers Rohit…

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Winde urges caution on calls for army deployment in crime hotspots

Members of the South African National Defence Force. Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has urged caution over calls to deploy the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to gang violence hotspots. He says evidence, rather than public pressure, should guide the calls. Community organisations, policing forums and civil society groups have been calling for tougher interventions. Winde says…

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Digital system to boost National Skills Fund’s transparency: Manamela

Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela says the National Skills Fund’s Connect Digital System will significantly strengthen transparency in the way public funds are spent. The system was launched in Centurion, Gauteng, on Thursday night. Manamela says it is part of the fund’s ongoing transformation. “Hopefully…

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DA takes eThekwini to court over appointment of senior managers

eThekwini Municipality The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken the eThekwini Municipality to court in an attempt to reverse the appointment of three senior officials. The party claims there were irregularities in the appointments, including the new head of Public Safety. The DA insists the new recruits do not have the necessary qualifications for the posts…

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ANC Joburg regional structure vote count nears conclusion

Mayoral Committee for Finance Loyiso Masuku and Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero. The results of the election of the ANC’s Greater Johannesburg Regional Structure are expected to be released this morning. Counting of ballots is underway at the ANC’s regional conference, which started on Wednesday in Sandton. The Electoral Commission has confirmed that 301 accredited delegates…

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